Saxophone Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been teaching music privately since 2005, as well as acting asmusical coach for Solo and Ensemble contests. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

James P. is an avid performer and educator in the SF Bay Area. In 2019 he was appointed to the second/bass clarinet chair of Opera San Jose. During the summer, He is Principal Clarinet of the Utah Festival of Opera and Musical Theater. James has also performed with Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Silicon Valley, West Bay Opera, Townsend Opera, Fresno Grand Opera, Symphony Napa Valley, Sphinx Symphony, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Monterey County Symphony and many other Bay Area Ensembles James has taught clarinet at CSU Stanislaus and UC Santa Cruz, and now maintains a full private studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I find that the most effective method with beginners is to color code things in a way that makes sense. I have stickers for this and a chart of what each means. Music is similar to math, and once the student can make proper associations in their head when looking at music or playing an instrument, the rest becomes easier. I typically will have them give me a song they want to learn and make it my goal to teach it to them by the end of the first six months. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My focus with each student is to tune into them in a way that I can then assess their physical, mental and emotional abilities. I ask each student what they want to learn with their instrument. If they do not know, we then start with the basics to establish a solid foundation in music with their instrument. Along the way, I ask the student what kind of music they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Euphonium

From the beginning phase, I figure out over the long-term what your student is motivated by and create a lesson plan around it. Some students like to compose their own songs and record them. Some like to write sheet music on the computer. Some love the enjoyment of the next challenging song on sheet music. I believe it is imperative a teacher has a malleable customizable approach for every student because we all have different personalities and preferences. Read More